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Hail history for Orange County, NC
41 hail reports in Orange County since 2006 on 28 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 28, 2016.
Cities in Orange County
Recent hail in Orange County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chapel Hill 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Orange County by year
When hail season peaks in Orange County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Orange County
228 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Orange County since 2006, on 139 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Hillsborough 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Teer, Carrboro 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Teer, Carrboro 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Teer 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Carrboro, Chapel Hill 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Schley, Carr 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Hillsborough 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mc Dade, Schley, Occoneechee 6 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Calvander 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chapel Hill Wllms Airport 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Orange County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).